Description
This recipe for Garlic Chicken and Green Beans is a delightful and flavorful dish that combines tender chicken with garlic-infused green beans, all cooked to perfection in a savory sauce.
Ingredients
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For the chicken
- 2 chicken breasts, butterflied into 4 pieces
- Salt & pepper, for seasoning
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1/2 cup chopped onion, about 1 small onion
- 2 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cornstarch
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme, finely chopped, or 3/4 teaspoon dried thyme or poultry seasoning
For the green beans
- 1 lb fresh green beans
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 4 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
- Pinch red pepper flakes, optional
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 lemon, divided
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken: Butterfly the chicken breasts, season, and cook until golden.
- Make the sauce: Sauté onions and garlic, add broth, thyme, and simmer.
- Cook the green beans: Sauté garlic, add beans, seasonings, water, and simmer until tender.
- Finish the dish: Thicken the sauce, add chicken back, and simmer briefly. Serve with green beans and lemon wedges.
Notes
- If using frozen green beans, adjust the recipe by reducing liquid and omitting water.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 279 kcal
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 258mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0.5g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 66mg
